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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 345.60 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 345.60 and 250.20 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 345.60 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/345.60 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 345.60 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 86,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,469.12/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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